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DZEE'S LX · 02-05-2001, 10:45 PM

I've got my rear end out and ready for a trac lock rebuild.
From what I've learned it's not too hard to do, just make sure it goes back together the way it came apart. Backlash and depth shouldn't change. I have all the shop tools, manual, and enough experience to do it.
My question is how you modify the factory setup for a better lock. This car sees mostly autocross, highway, and an occasional open road race. Is it true that we can make this thing work better than Ford designed it?
It seems my choices are
1. Stock setup (rebuild)
2. Alternate friction & steel plates
3. Add one additional friction on each side
4. Use a F-150 spring

All these are supposed to help, but which ones (if any) do you guys use.

Any words of wisdom before I start?

Thanks,
Dan

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02-05-2001, 10:45 PM	#1
DZEE'S LX Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Salt Lake City Posts: 117	8.8 Trac lock, Springs or clutches or both... I've got my rear end out and ready for a trac lock rebuild. From what I've learned it's not too hard to do, just make sure it goes back together the way it came apart. Backlash and depth shouldn't change. I have all the shop tools, manual, and enough experience to do it. My question is how you modify the factory setup for a better lock. This car sees mostly autocross, highway, and an occasional open road race. Is it true that we can make this thing work better than Ford designed it? It seems my choices are 1. Stock setup (rebuild) 2. Alternate friction & steel plates 3. Add one additional friction on each side 4. Use a F-150 spring All these are supposed to help, but which ones (if any) do you guys use. Any words of wisdom before I start? Thanks, Dan ------------------ Spec Service (UHP), Paint, 16x7.5 ALBA's w/BFG G-Force KDW's, TC 3.55's w/disks, K Bell Ramair, March pulleys, Race Magnums, D/S loop, MM 4point rollbar, FMS C springs & strut tower brace, Tokico Illuminas, KB welded subs.